HD Low profile touring shocks on 2010 RK

Looking into lowering the back end only of a 2010 Road King with HD's low profile touring shocks. The parts guide says they'll work without also lowering the front, my dealer says they will cause the pre-new frame wobble, unless the front is also lowered. 1 inch less travel, so I assume they'll ride stiffer to keep the tire off the fender, but anyone with experience in reduced handling, cornering and onset of the dredded wobble ? Thanks, Spud

Looking into lowering the back end only of a 2010 Road King with HD's low profile touring shocks. The parts guide says they'll work without also lowering the front, my dealer says they will cause the pre-new frame wobble, unless the front is also lowered. 1 inch less travel, so I assume they'll ride stiffer to keep the tire off the fender, but anyone with experience in reduced handling, cornering and onset of the dredded wobble ? Thanks, Spud

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The redesign of the frame on the newer bikes is supposed to have eliminated the old stability issues like on my bike. I do not think they put in the third link, but I though the wobble was a thing for the older design.

I personally believe that any changes made to the suspension should be made to both front and rear, especially lowering. Otherwise you are changing the design geometry. Really not a big deal to do both as long as there is no cartridge in the front end, and I do not believe yours has one (unfortunately mine does!!).

If you are lowering for rider size, you might also consider the REACH seat too. I did that along with lowering the front and rear. Made a big difference to the perceived stability of the bike, and my ability to sit flat footed when the bike is stopped.

Thanks for the replies, I found a set slightly used and so far so good. Only 350 miles so the jury is still out. I have lightly touched down with the floor boards on several occassions which is not normal for me on the RK. Might just need to get used to the 1/2 inch or so lowering.